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SPOTLIGHT ON KID THE DEAD CAN WAIT

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A legendary town centre music pub in Reading, Berkshire, popular with many local and touring bands was the catalyst for the formation of Classic Rock band The Dead Can Wait. At a reunion of band members and gig goers from The Target in 2016, conversations started between guitarists Steve McLoughlin and Mick Hare about forming a band. From the seeds of an idea The Dead Can Wait was formed.

A couple of changes of vocalist later saw the introduction of Ashley Stone and the band started working on material for their debut album. Tracks were recorded at Outhouse Studios in Reading with production from John Mitchell (Asia, Lonely Robot, It Bites).

Almost as soon as the sessions were finished Covid struck and delayed the completion of the album. The band fell into a period of hibernation and the bass guitarist and drummer decided to leave and follow other opportunities.

Move forward to 2024 and while reflecting on the unfinished album, the three remaining band members decided to resurrect the band, find replacements for the rhythm section, and release the record. A chance conversation between Andy Rowe bass player of melodic rockers The Room (Andy had also been a regular performer at The Target) and Steve McLoughlin instigated a plan to bring Rowe and his band mate Chris York on Drums into a rehearsal studio with the band. The session went well and The Dead Can Wait reformed to finish the album and start playing some live shows.

In Lumine, the bands debut album was released on the 25th October 24 to rave reviews and was supported by two single releases, No One Knows Your Name and Paranoia.

The band are currently writing new material for release late 2025 and have a number of UK festivals booked for next summer.

The band are:
Mick Hare, Lead Guitar
Steve McLoughlin, Lead Guitar
Andy Rowe, Bass Guitar
Ashley Stone, Lead Vocals
Chris York, Drums

Current Live dates 2025 are :
Savfest: 16th August
Mearfest: 30th August
Nene Valley Festival 7th September